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The malicious use of artificial intelligence is growing rapidly, creating major security threats for individuals and the healthcare sector. Individuals with mental illness may be especially vulnerable. Healthcare provider data are a prime target for cybercriminals. There is a need to improve cybersecurity to detect and prevent cyberattacks against individuals and the healthcare sector, including the use of artificial intelligence predictive tools.

Original publication

DOI

10.1192/bjp.2024.77

Type

Journal article

Journal

Br J Psychiatry

Publication Date

23/09/2024

Pages

1 - 3

Keywords

Cybercrime, artificial intelligence, health informatics, mental health services, risk assessment